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Deadline Looms for Tech Micro Grants

The deadline for the Educators of America Micro Grant program is this Thursday, April 15, The program awards $250 to $5,000 to individual teachers and others involved in education for technology.

The program is aimed at educators who are “in need of an effective technological tool that will assist in bettering student achievement, not only in your classroom but throughout your entire institution.” Eligible organizations include K–12 schools (public and private), STEM/STEAM centers and organizations, young adult education centers, community organizations and ELL centers and organizations.

Applications are reviewed for reasonableness, potential impact, measurability and consistency with the aims of the grant program, among other factors.

Winners will be notified in July. The next round of grant applications will be due Sept. 15. Further information can be found at educatorsusa.org.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

He can be reached at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrnagel/ .


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